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The state insect of Nebraska is the honeybee, which is a great model for students in search of some “sweet” scholarships. Work hard in school, search diligently for scholarships, and be rewarded with some free money for college or grad school. If you’re a resident of Nebraska, this list of state scholarships is the perfect place to start your search. If you don’t currently live in Nebraska but plan to attend a school in the state, such as the University of Nebraska (UN), Creighton University or Bellevue University, be sure to start your search for college dollars with this list of Nebraska scholarships, too. Check out our directory of scholarships for students in Nebraska, and apply online today! For even more scholarships, fill out a free ScholarshipExperts profile to discover your personalized list of possible awards.

Nebraska Scholarships 2025 List

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Global Ambassador Scholarship

International graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement and plan to attend the University of Nebraska at Lincoln are eligible for this award.
Award Amount

Total:  $90,000

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  May 01

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Global Delegate Scholarship

The number of awards offered varies annually and is dependent on the number of eligible students.
Award Amount

Total:  $36,000

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  May 01

Austin Family Scholarship Endowment – Tribal Colleges Students

This scholarship is open to U.S. undergraduate students who are enrolled at a tribal college/university and have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Students must be residents of Oklahoma and an enrolled member or descendant of an Oklahoma tribe.
Award Amount

Total:  $17,000

Awards:  17

Deadline

Deadline:  May 31

Lewis-Clark State College Presidential Out-of-State Scholarship

High school seniors and transfer students who are not residents of Idaho and are planning to enroll at Lewis-Clark State College for the first time are eligible for this award. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and must plan to enroll full time.
Award Amount

Total:  $20,238

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

Lilly Endowment, Inc: Woksape Oyate: “Wisdom of the People” Distinguished Scholar Award

This scholarship is open to U.S. college freshmen who are of American Indian or Alaskan Native descent and are enrolled in a tribal college/university. Students must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher, and must have been the valedictorian or salutatorian of their high school class.
Award Amount

Total:  $216,000

Awards:  27

Deadline

Deadline:  May 31

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Tribal College Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. college freshmen who are of American Indian or Alaskan Native descent and are the first generation in their family to attend college. Students must be enrolled at a tribal college/university and have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $74,250

Awards:  27

Deadline

Deadline:  May 31

Winners for Life Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. undergraduate students of American Indian or Alaskan Native descent who are enrolled at a tribal college/university. Students must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $54,000

Awards:  27

Deadline

Deadline:  May 31

AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarship

This scholarship is available for U.S. high school seniors and undergraduate students in Northwestern Indiana, Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa who are planning to major in engineering and pursue a career in iron and steel technology. Applicants must be AIST Midwest Chapter members or dependents of AIST Midwest Chapter members.
Award Amount

Total:  $588,000

Awards:  14

Deadline

Deadline:  January 31

Margene Holtze Memorial Endowment Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. and international students who reside and attend college/university in Nebraska. Students must major in education, and must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher if a graduate student or 3.0 or higher for all other students (high school seniors may also qualify based on an SAT score of 1030 or higher or an ACT score of 22 or higher).
Award Amount

Total:  $500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

Minority Outreach Scholarship

This award is for minority high school graduates in the Lincoln, NE area that want to receive their realtor’s license.
Award Amount

Total:  $5,100

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  June 01